Sleepy Head
Beat Happening Lyrics
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Brush that sand from your eye
Get you up and out on the dry
So many things we never tried to do
We can make them true
So get out your sleepy head
It's time to make the bed
At least get partially dressed
Lift a finger to quell my unrest
I've waited too long tryin' to get through to you
We can make it all true
Lift your head off of the bed
Don't worry about which side
They both lead away from the night
You're just a sleepy head
You're just a sleepy head
You're just a sleepy head
You're just a sleepy head
You're just a sleepy head
Wake up your sleepy head
See a bloody finger scratch
Lift out her that's a trap
Wake up and come and stretch
Lead a march through fields of hay
They're all following you anyway
Wanna make a day into something new
We can make it all true
You're just a sleepy head
You're just a sleepy head
You're just a sleepy head
You're just a sleepy head
You're just a sleepy head
Wake up your sleepy head
Lift your head off of the bed
Don't worry about which side
They both lead away from the night
You're just a sleepy head
You're just a sleepy head
You're just a sleepy head
You're just a sleepy head
You're just a sleepy head
Wake up your sleepy head
Wake up your sleepy head
Wake up your sleepy head
Wake up, your sleepy head
The lyrics of Beat Happening's song "Sleepy Head" seem to be gently urging someone to wake up from their slumber and engage more fully in the world around them. The opening lines suggest a troubled sleep, with bad dreams that evoke tears. The singer is encouraging the listener to get up and shake off the drowsiness, to try new things with them that they've never attempted before. There is a sense of urgency here, as though time is running out and they don't want to miss their chance.
The repeated refrain, "You're just a sleepy head," reinforces the idea that the listener is not fully present and needs to wake up to their potential. The singer is trying to inspire them to take action, to lead a march through fields of hay and make something of the day. The reference to a bloody finger scratch may be a warning to avoid danger or take precautions, but it could also be a call to embrace the messiness of life and not shy away from challenges.
The overall feeling of the song is one of gentle encouragement, but there is also a determined edge to it. The singer wants the listener to wake up and start living, to make their dreams a reality rather than just sleeping through them. It's a reminder to seize the day and make the most of every moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Bad dreams are makin' me cry
I am disturbed by bad dreams and they are making me cry.
Brush that sand from your eye
Wake up and remove the sleep from your eyes.
Get you up and out on the dry
Get up and move into the dry area outside.
So many things we never tried to do
We have not tried many things that we intended to do.
We can make them true
We can actually make those things happen.
So get out your sleepy head
Wake up and get out of bed.
It's time to make the bed
It's time to tidy up and organize things.
At least get partially dressed
At least get dressed to some extent.
Lift a finger to quell my unrest
Do something to calm me down and make me feel better.
I've waited too long tryin' to get through to you
I have been waiting for a long time to communicate with you successfully.
We can make it all true
We can achieve all that we have planned and desired.
Lift your head off of the bed
Raise your head from the bed.
Don't worry about which side
It doesn't matter which side you get up from.
They both lead away from the night
Both sides lead away from the darkness of night.
You're just a sleepy head
You are still sleepy and drowsy.
Wake up your sleepy head
Get rid of your sleep and become active.
See a bloody finger scratch
Observe a finger with a bloody scratch on it.
Lift out her that's a trap
Wake up and move away from any negative situation that may be like a trap.
Wake up and come and stretch
Wake up and stretch your body for a fresh start.
Lead a march through fields of hay
Take control and lead a group through large open fields of hay.
They're all following you anyway
Everyone is following your lead regardless.
Wanna make a day into something new
I want to turn a regular day into something special and different.
You're just a sleepy head
You're still passive and inactive due to your sleepiness.
Wake up your sleepy head
Get over your sleepiness and become energetic.
Wake up, your sleepy head
Get rid of your sleepiness and become fully active.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music
Written by: GUS KAHN, MAY SINGHI BREEN, WALTER DONALDSON
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